Is 200 watt heater enough for 75g? and other quest

[nomaddan]

Hey everybody!

I am setting up a 75g for my Piranha. Is a 200 watt heater enough for a 75g tank?

This is my plan...any suggestions?

75g dimensions are 44" x 18" x 20"

I have 24 assorted plants coming, and will be using some left over stone, from a patio I put in, for caves and hiding. The Stone is a type of slate and is dark grey. I wil also add some black sand.

I am doing a fishless cycle and have only added water and some gravel from an established tank. The plants should be here in a few days.

When should I add the plants?

Any tips/comments are appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[jmelnek]

Sounds kinda small to me but I am not expert how about a 300w? I curently have a 200w in my 46gal.

 

[nomaddan]

...how about a 300w?

Do you know of a 300w that has a thermostat? Tje only ones I can find don't have an automatic on/off.

 

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[nomaddan]

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[BuntbarschXXL]

Well, depends one the temperature of the room in which your tank is standing.
In a heated livingroom 200W are more than enough.
I have a 240l tank (~70gallon) with a 200W heater. It heats 10 minutes per hour maximum. Even a 50W heater would be sufficient in my case.